Mar 12 2015: Badia Spices, Inc. Badia brand ground cumin product (US)

Started by GingerPye, March 13, 2015, 06:40:53 AM

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GingerPye

Badia Spices, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Ground Cumin Products for Undeclared Peanut Protein

Contact:
Consumer:
305-629-8000
qualitycontrol@badiaspices.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — March 12, 2015 — Miami, FL — Badia Spices, Inc. is issuing a voluntary recall on Badia brand ground cumin product. Peanut is an allergen that is not declared on the product's ingredient statement. People, who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanut proteins, run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The recall was initiated after the firm was notified that a ground cumin sample collected by the State of NY Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Laboratory tested positive and had potentially been produced with undeclared peanut protein.

The Product is packaged in plastic bottles.

Product was distributed nationwide in retail stores, commencing in July, 2014.

This recall notice only affects the following products:

Product Name and Description   Package Weight   UPC   Lot #   Best By Dates
Badia Ground Cumin   2 oz.   033844-00002-8   117151   7/2019
Badia Ground Cumin   7 oz.   033844-00007-3   116837   7/2019
Badia Ground Cumin   16 oz.   033844-00516-0   116696   7/2019

No illnesses have been reported to date, to this firm in connection with this voluntary recall.
The product is considered safe for consumers who do not have peanut allergen sensitivities.

Consumers who have peanut allergen sensitivities are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 305-629-8000, 8 am to 4:30 pm EST Monday-Friday, or via email to qualitycontrol@badiaspices.com.
DD, 25 - MA/EA/PA/env./eczema/asthma
DS, 22 - MA/EA/PA/env.
DH - adult-onset asthma
me - env. allergies, exhaustion, & mental collapse ...

GoingNuts

So, are they lagging way behind all the others, or is the beginning of a new round of recalls?  Sheesh.
"Speak out against the madness" - David Crosby
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